Amidst all the rumors of separation and divorce, the Smith family have continued to prove that their marriage truly has longevity. With the release of Jada’s new video for her song, Burn, with her rock band, Wicked Evolution (formerly Wicked Wisdom), Jada shows that her love for her husband is still very very strong. In […]
Black Marriage Day: An Introduction
For those unfamiliar with it, the celebration of Black Marriage Day may sound strange or even divisive. After all, marriage should be celebrated among people of all races, right? Why single out one day to focus on black marriages? In 2002, the founder of Wedded Bliss Foundation, Inc., Nisa Muhammad had an idea: she would […]
Latrice + Steven: {Engaged}
Doesn’t it just stink when you have a crush on someone and s/he doesn’t even know who you are? It’s not the best feeling in the world, is it? Well, this love story started somewhat like this, until the tables were turned and the “crusher” became the “crushee” and then eventually, they just became … […]
Alia + Aaron: {Engaged}
Oh, the wonderful art of matchmaking! So many relationships and marriages would not exist without the soft nudges and the sharp prods of well-meaning family members and friends who just know when they’ve met the perfect person for a loved one. Sometimes, they are wrong – but other times, they are oh so right! They […]
VIDEO: New Marriage Movie “Still Standing” is a Must-See
Our partners at BlackandMarriedwithKids, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, are pioneers in the use of new media to promote positive images of marriage and parenting in the Black community. Since their amazing success, they have produced and directed two documentaries on marriage through their company (Tyler New Media), Happily Ever After: A Postive Image of Black Marriage […]
R&B Singer Tamia Talks about Marriage, Her Upcoming Album and Being a Real Basketball Wife
I named Tamia and husband, Grant Hill, to our top ten hottest celeb married couples of 2011 last year – and I stand by that. The two have shown a beautiful commitment to each other and to their families throughout the 13 years they’ve been together. Though Tamia has put her music on the backburner for many years […]
Vera Wang Partners with Men’s Wearhouse for New Tuxedo Rental Collection
What does iconic designer Vera Wang not do? Vogue’s youngest ever fashion editor and stylist turned the most celebrated bridalwear designer in the world, author, and lifestyle, ready-to-wear & jewelry designer, has added menswear to her long list of collections. In partnership with Men’s Wearhouse, one of the largest retailers of men’s fashions in North America, Vera is […]
Carol’s Daughter Encourages Women to Go Natural with New Website and Contest
Global natural hair, skin and body care brand, Carol’s Daughter, is launching a new website for transitioners this Spring. They describe transitioners as those who are moving from fully relaxed hair to fully natural hair. This exciting initiative is supported by a video featuring DJ/singer/songwriter/model and Carol’s Daughter spokesperson, Solange Knowles. The contest called Transition Me […]
Malije + Onyeka: {Engaged}
“First comes love; then comes marriage “…. goes the popular saying. However, often times, true friendship leads to love and then, marriage and eternal commitment follow. Malije and Onyeka found their love in a “friendly” place and are sealing that friendship forever. Their engagement session was shot by the talented Cathi Milanes of Milanes Photography and […]
Is Marrying in Your Twenties Marrying Too Young?
When I first heard it declared that marrying in one’s twenties was marrying too young, I was somewhat taken aback. This was mostly because I come from a society (I was born and raised in Nigeria) in which most women prefer – and honestly, are expected – to get married in their early to […]
Real {Louisiana} Wedding: Brittany + Brandon
This love story is the perfect case of “in a room full of people, you’re the only one I see.” Finding the love of your life in a Louisiana festival full of people is like finding a needle in haystack. Yet, Brittany and Brandon managed to find in each other and have stuck by each […]
Dominique + Anthony: {Engaged}
It only took a few weeks of their acquaintance in high school for Dominique and Anthony to be convinced that they’d be wonderful together – and they have been. They’ve been so good together that Dominique and Anthony will be joined to each other for the rest of their lives in a few months. Their […]
